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Donna's Literary Work

Miss Mary’s Crusade

April 26, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A determined retired teacher stages a one-woman 'Feed-In' protest with her fourteen stray dogs to pressure the town board into establishing an animal shelter, proving that persistence and creative activism can overcome bureaucratic indifference.

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Train up Your Child in the Way He Should Go

April 26, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Donna argues that parents should encourage their children's early work experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, explaining how teaching responsibility, work ethic, and independence from a young age builds the character traits that employers value most and leads to lifelong success.

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Sing No Laments for Me

February 26, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A heartfelt poem "Sing No Laments for Me" about finding meaning in life's small moments despite busy schedules and limited opportunities.

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Be Fruitful and Multiply

February 7, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

In this witty essay, Donna explores the amusing misconceptions and social challenges faced by mothers of large families, from being treated as conversation pieces at parties to having repairmen use their homes as tourist attractions.

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Sophy – The Dream Shoes

November 1, 1965 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A shy, underprivileged girl named Sophy finds a ten-dollar bill and uses it to buy the dream shoes she's been admiring in a store window, but her conscience leads her to confess and make things right with the money's rightful owner.

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My Hurricane (Jennifer)

October 20, 1965 by Donna Hruska Hunt

In this charming 1965 essay, Donna playfully compares her energetic toddler daughter Jennifer to a hurricane, exploring why children aren't named after storms instead of the other way around.

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How to Buy a Used Car

July 26, 1965 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Donna provides comprehensive guidance for buying a used car, teaching readers how to avoid common pitfalls and scams by carefully choosing dealers, researching prices, inspecting vehicles for accident damage and mechanical problems, and securing proper financing and insurance.

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The Eaglet (Jeffrey)

July 24, 1965 by Donna Hruska Hunt

"The Eaglet" tells the heartwarming story of Jeffrey, a frail twin who transforms from a sickly, overshadowed child into a confident boy who learns to stand up for himself and his sister, proving that sometimes challenging circumstances can forge the strongest character.

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Kindness

July 26, 1964 by Donna Hruska Hunt

by Donna Hruska Some years ago, I was very ill and could only be on my feet for five minutes at a time. Many people called. Almost without exception they closed the conversation with “If there is anything I can do, let me know.” They were sincere in their offers, but I hesitated to call. …

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Happy Housewarming, Mama

June 26, 1964 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A daughter's touching tribute to her mother on the occasion of a housewarming, reflecting on childhood memories of their old home and celebrating her mother's patient dreams finally coming true in a beautiful new house.

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